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8.1

SPECIFICATIONS

Identification Labels

Vehicle Identification Number..................... 8.2

Vehicle Loading

Load Capacity Labeling ................................. 8.3
Calculating Load Limits ................................ 8.4
Towing a Trailer ............................................... 8.4

Dimensions and Weights

Exterior Dimensions ........................................ 8.5
Weights ................................................................ 8.5

Subsystems

Motor....................................................................  8.6
Transmission......................................................  8.6
Steering ...............................................................  8.6
Brakes ..................................................................  8.6
Suspension .......................................................... 8.7
Battery - 12V....................................................... 8.7
Battery - High Voltage ................................... 8.7

Wheels and Tires

Wheel Specifications .....................................  8.8
Wheel Alignment Values ..............................  8.8
Tire Specifications...........................................  8.8
Understanding Tire Markings..................... 8.10

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Summary of Contents for 2012 MODEL S

Page 1: ...MODEL S OWNER S MANUAL book book Page 2 Tuesday September 17 2013 12 33 PM...

Page 2: ...es or omissions in this manual please send an email to ownersmanualfeedback teslamotors com 2012 2013 TESLA MOTORS INC All rights reserved All information in this document and all MODEL S software is...

Page 3: ...ew 5 2 Touchscreen Controls 5 4 Touchscreen Settings 5 6 Climate Controls 5 8 Active Air Suspension 5 11 Media and Audio 5 12 Phone 5 17 Maps 5 19 Navigation 5 20 Security Settings 5 22 HomeLink Unive...

Page 4: ...1 1 OVERVIEW Interior Overview 1 2 Exterior Overview 1 3 book book Page 1 Tuesday September 17 2013 12 33 PM...

Page 5: ...selector page 4 7 8 Touchscreen page 5 2 NOTE Touch Controls in the bottom left corner of the touchscreen to control Model S features such as doors locks and lights 9 Glove box button page 2 13 10 Pow...

Page 6: ...dles page 2 4 3 Sunroof page 2 12 4 Charge port page 6 5 5 Exterior mirrors page 4 5 6 Front trunk page 2 10 7 Wheels and tires page 8 8 8 Rear view camera page 4 24 9 Rear trunk liftgate page 2 8 10...

Page 7: ...rior Doors with No Power 2 6 Windows Opening from the Exterior 2 7 Opening and Closing from the Interior 2 7 Locking Rear Windows 2 7 Rear Trunk Opening 2 8 Closing 2 8 Adjusting the Opening Height 2...

Page 8: ...resenting the front The key has three buttons that feel like softer areas on the surface 1 Trunk Double click to open the rear trunk If Model S is equipped with a powered liftgate double click to clos...

Page 9: ...replace it 1 Place the key button side down on a soft surface 2 Release the battery cover using a small flat bladed tool 3 Remove the battery by pushing it toward the center of the key to release it f...

Page 10: ...sed In these cases extend the handles by touching the driver s door handle or pressing the unlock button on the key There is no need to reset the setting The next time you approach Model S provided th...

Page 11: ...s Walk Away Door Lock NOTE If all doors are closed and you double click the key to unlock Model S walk away locking is temporarily suspended until the next time you use the key to lock Model S This al...

Page 12: ...lectrical power front doors open as usual using the interior door handles To open the rear doors fold back the edge of the carpet below the rear seats to expose the mechanical release cable Pull the m...

Page 13: ...the driver s responsibility to ensure that all occupants especially children do not have any body parts extended through the window s opening Failure to do so can cause serious injury WARNING When lea...

Page 14: ...pull down on the liftgate and push firmly ensuring it is fully closed If Model S is equipped with the optional tech package you can close the powered liftgate by Double clicking the trunk button on th...

Page 15: ...ses NOTE The interior release switch is disabled if the child protection locks are turned on see page 2 5 or if Model S is moving Opening with No Power If Model S has no electrical power you can open...

Page 16: ...also displays the open trunk To open the front trunk in the unlikely situations where Model S has no electrical power see page 2 11 Closing Lower the hood then place both hands on the front of the hoo...

Page 17: ...button glows for several hours after a brief exposure to ambient light Opening with No Power If Model S has no electrical power or if you are unable to open the front trunk using the touchscreen or k...

Page 18: ...etects any obstruction it does not close If after removing the obstruction it still does not close touch and hold CLOSE to override the sunroof s anti trap mechanism Touch VENT to open the sunroof sli...

Page 19: ...r five minutes its light automatically turns off NOTE The glove box locks whenever Model S is locked externally using the key or walk away locking It does not lock when Model S is locked using the tou...

Page 20: ...Cup Holders Cup Holders 2 14 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL Cup Holders Opening and Closing To expose a cup holder slide back the armrest book book Page 14 Tuesday September 17 2013 12 33 PM...

Page 21: ...ating Larger Children 3 8 Installing Child Safety Seats 3 8 Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats 3 8 Installing ISOFIX Child Seats 3 9 Attaching Upper Tether Straps 3 10 Testing a Child Safety Se...

Page 22: ...from the center of the airbag cover 3 Place the shoulder section of the seat belt mid way between your neck and your shoulder Fit the lap section of the belt tightly across your hips not across your s...

Page 23: ...at belts are not trapped behind the backrest Pull the seat back upward until it locks into place To confirm that the seat back is locked in the upright position try pulling it forward WARNING Always e...

Page 24: ...en a Belt 1 Ensure correct positioning of the seat for correct driving position see page 3 2 2 Draw the belt out smoothly ensuring the belt lays flat across the pelvis chest and mid point of your coll...

Page 25: ...accident have the airbags seat belt pre tensioners and any associated components checked and if necessary replaced Testing Seat Belts To confirm that seat belts are operating correctly perform these t...

Page 26: ...lt around a child being carried on an occupant s lap WARNING Seat belts that have been worn in an accident must be inspected or replaced by Tesla even if damage to the assembly is not obvious WARNING...

Page 27: ...lt and upper tether strap In addition to safety this has the added benefit of ensuring the seat belt reminder does not stay lit Always follow the seat belt manufacturer s instructions when installing...

Page 28: ...on page 3 7 to determine which installation method to use Some child safety seats can be installed using either method Always follow the child safety seat manufacturer s instructions Installing Seat B...

Page 29: ...X retained seat in the middle When installing two ISOFIX retained child safety seats you cannot install them adjacent to each other with one in the middle and the other on the left driver s side To in...

Page 30: ...to be held on a lap All children should be restrained in an appropriate child safety seat at all times WARNING To ensure children are safely seated follow all instructions provided in this document a...

Page 31: ...mental child safety seats in these seats NOTE To draw more air into the rear seating areas it is recommended that whenever a child is seated in the Tesla built in rear facing child seats you set the c...

Page 32: ...seat mechanism and being damaged 1 Pull the handle to release the seat back and pull the seat back fully forward 2 Push the lever to release the head supports from the seat back then fold back onto th...

Page 33: ...the Tesla built in rear facing child seats you set the climate control system to draw outside air into Model S instead of recirculating the air See page 5 9 1 Position the child in the seat with arms...

Page 34: ...seat or a Tesla built in rear facing child seat In hot weather the interior temperature can reach dangerous levels that can result in dehydration serious injury or death WARNING Do not remove or repla...

Page 35: ...located in the approximate areas shown here Airbag warning information is printed on the sun visors 1 Passenger knee airbag 2 Passenger front airbag 3 Side airbags 4 Curtain airbags 5 Driver s knee a...

Page 36: ...of Airbags Advanced front airbags The front airbags are advanced airbags designed to reduce airbag related injuries to children or small adults who ride in front On the driver s side the front airbag...

Page 37: ...bag as on even if you have turned it off or vice versa contact Tesla immediately NOTE Model S has a capacitive touchscreen and may not respond to your touch if you are wearing standard gloves If the t...

Page 38: ...event of a crash Front seat occupants should not place their arms over the airbag module as an inflating bag can cause fractures or other injuries WARNING Do not use seat covers on Model S Doing so c...

Page 39: ...High Beams 4 12 Headlights After Exit 4 13 Cornering Lights 4 13 Turn Signals 4 14 Hazard Warning Flashers 4 14 Wipers and Washers Wipers 4 15 Washers 4 15 Park Assist How Park Assist Works 4 16 Visu...

Page 40: ...heel driver s seat or driver s side mirror after you have saved a profile the touchscreen prompts you to save the new position or restore the previously saved position other preferences are automatica...

Page 41: ...control on the steering wheel does not adjust spoken navigation instructions To control the volume of navigation instructions use the navigation window on the touchscreen see page 5 19 1 Next If you a...

Page 42: ...ptions Tap the scroll wheel when the option you want is selected 3 Customize the Scroll Wheel Exit a Menu Press and select Phone to browse through and select contacts and recent calls Press and select...

Page 43: ...d with the optional tech package both exterior mirrors can automatically tilt downward when backing up To adjust the auto tilt position shift into Reverse then adjust the mirrors as described above pr...

Page 44: ...t Tesla A number of factors can affect whether Model S can detect the key These include a low battery in the key interference from other devices using radio signals and objects between the key and rec...

Page 45: ...an 8 km h in Reverse If Model S is moving less than 1 6 km h you must press the brake to shift into Drive Park With Model S stopped press the end of the gear selector Whenever Model S is in Park the p...

Page 46: ...ess the brake to prepare to drive They should then turn off unless the light applies to a current situation see page 4 9 5 Use the right steering wheel buttons to handle telephone calls and to control...

Page 47: ...ed See page 3 4 The front passenger s air bag has been turned off using the touchscreen See page 3 17 Rear fog lights See page 4 11 Parking lights side marker lights tail lights and license plate ligh...

Page 48: ...etected the indicator flashes For a TPMS fault contact Tesla See page 7 3 A door or trunk is open See page 2 4 Flashes green when the left turn signal is operating Both turn signal indicators flash gr...

Page 49: ...nce lights that turn on and off automatically based on what you are doing For example you will notice interior lights marker lights tail lights door handle lights and puddle lights that turn on when y...

Page 50: ...Headlight adjustments are not available if Model S is equipped with Active Air Suspension because Model S levels automatically 5 Exterior lights are set to AUTO each time you start Model S All exteri...

Page 51: ...ou stop driving and park Model S in low lighting conditions the exterior lights automatically turn on They automatically turn off after two minutes or when you lock Model S You can turn this feature o...

Page 52: ...t panel when a turn signal is operating You also hear a clicking sound Lane Change Flash To indicate a lane change quickly press the lever up or down against the spring pressure then release The corre...

Page 53: ...k and clean the edge of the wiper blade If damaged replace the blade immediately For details on checking replacing wiper blades see page 7 15 CAUTION In harsh climates ensure that the wiper blades are...

Page 54: ...r guidance purposes only and is not intended to replace your own direct visual checks for obstructions or objects It is not a substitute for careful driving Visual and Audio Feedback Whenever Model S...

Page 55: ...parking sensors is damaged dirty or covered such as mud ice or snow Object is located below approximately 20 cm such as a curb or low barrier Weather conditions heavy rain snow or fog are interfering...

Page 56: ...ormation displays on the touchscreen when you touch Controls Trips There are two trip meters available A and B To reset a particular trip meter touch its associated RESET NOTE You can also display ran...

Page 57: ...your driving range uses the same driving habits that you use to conserve fuel in a gasoline powered vehicle Energy consumption depends on driving habits and environmental conditions such as cold weath...

Page 58: ...n emergency fully press the brake pedal and maintain firm pressure even on low traction surfaces ABS varies the braking pressure to each wheel according to the amount of traction available This preven...

Page 59: ...Regenerative Braking Level You can use the touchscreen to change the level of regenerative braking 1 Touch Controls 2 Choose from two levels Standard provides the maximum amount of regenerative brakin...

Page 60: ...ously or turning too sharply at high speeds Turning Off Under normal conditions you should leave traction control on Turn it off only in circumstances where you deliberately want the wheels to spin su...

Page 61: ...WARNING Driving downhill can increase driving speed causing Model S to exceed your set speed Changing the Cruising Speed Move the cruise control lever up increase or down decrease Push the lever up d...

Page 62: ...feedback from the parking sensors displays below the camera image See page 4 16 WARNING The camera may not detect overhanging objects or barriers that can potentially cause damage or injury Cleaning t...

Page 63: ...Settings 5 14 Favorites 5 15 My Music Devices 5 15 USB Connections 5 16 12V Power Socket 5 16 Phone Bluetooth Compatibility 5 17 Pairing a Bluetooth Phone 5 17 Importing Contacts 5 17 Unpairing a Blue...

Page 64: ...e brightness and contrast touch Controls Displays When set to Auto the touchscreen changes between Day and Night brightness depending on ambient lighting conditions NOTE The following illustration is...

Page 65: ...Nav and Web you can zoom in and out using standard touchcreen finger gestures 4 Maximize minimize app Touch the small rectangle to expand the associated app to fill the entire main viewing area some a...

Page 66: ...the bottom left corner of the touchscreen to control and customize all main features of Model S NOTE The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only Depending on vehicle option...

Page 67: ...rn off Traction Control a warning message displays on the instrument panel The off setting stays in effect for the current drive only see page 4 22 Creep When on Model S slowly moves forward when in D...

Page 68: ...adjust Model S to suit your preferences NOTE The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only Depending on vehicle options software version and market region the information disp...

Page 69: ...alk away Door Lock If on all doors automatically lock when you walk away from Model S carrying the key with you see page 2 5 Available only if Model S is equipped with the optional tech package Child...

Page 70: ...ouching Controls Cold Weather NOTE Seat heaters use less Battery energy than the climate control system 2 Touch the up or down arrow to set the cabin temperature from LO 17 C to HI 32 C To apply a tem...

Page 71: ...g off air conditioning can cause the windows to fog in some climate conditions 3 Touch one of these icons to specify how air is drawn into Model S 4 Touch one of these icons to select where air flows...

Page 72: ...interior the air conditioning system also cools the Battery Therefore in hot weather the air conditioning system can turn on even if you turned it off This is normal because the system s priority is...

Page 73: ...ault is detected with the air suspension system a yellow indicator displays on the instrument panel If the problem persists contact Tesla Manual Height Adjustments CAUTION Before adjusting the suspens...

Page 74: ...he currently selected station or radio service may be displayed 7 Add Delete Favorite Add the currently playing station to your Favorites list A blue icon indicates the station has already been added...

Page 75: ...can also select DAB radio from the Browse tab or using the Source Picker located in the upper right corner of the Media Player window You can manually tune the radio to any DAB station by touching an...

Page 76: ...ur username and password then touch Log In TuneIn TuneIn does not require an account for it to work But if you have a TuneIn account go to www tunein com you can log in as described above Media Settin...

Page 77: ...e device will be displayed Touch the song album or playlist you want to play and Media Player starts playing and displays the Now Playing screen To play the next song in the selected playlist or album...

Page 78: ...onnected devices from charging or from being recognized by the touchscreen 12V Power Socket Your Model S has a power socket located on the front of the center console Power from the socket is availabl...

Page 79: ...he Model S touchscreen touch the phone with which you want to pair Within a few seconds the touchscreen displays a randomly generated number and your phone should display the same number 6 Check that...

Page 80: ...een displays the call screen and the number you are calling To make a phone call by choosing a contact 1 Touch the Phone app on the touchscreen then touch Contacts NOTE Ensure that access to the phone...

Page 81: ...ap North Up North is always at the top of the screen Heading Up The direction you are heading is always at the top of the screen The map rotates when you change direction You can rotate the map in any...

Page 82: ...ou can enter just the street business name or category such as hotels coffee etc A list of matching destinations and their corresponding pushpins appear on the map and you can then touch any list item...

Page 83: ...roll the list to review the turn by turn directions 2 Touching any route segment in the list centers the map on it Touching again resumes the map to its previous state 3 Control the volume of the spok...

Page 84: ...longer detected nearby If Model S is equipped with the optional security package it includes a battery backed siren If the Tilt Intrusion setting is on this siren sounds when Model S detects motion i...

Page 85: ...device by touching its corresponding HomeLink icon on the touchscreen s status bar HomeLink remembers the location of your programmed devices When you approach a known location the HomeLink control on...

Page 86: ...ow clock icon on the touchscreen s status bar becomes white 2 Touch Install Now to immediately start the installation process You can reschedule the installation any time before it begins To do so tou...

Page 87: ...rt and stop charging heat or cool Model S locate Model S or track its movement flash lights honk the horn lock and unlock and more Simply download the app to your phone and enter your login credential...

Page 88: ...er Wall Connector 6 3 Battery Information About the Battery 6 4 Battery Care 6 4 Charging Model S Opening the Charge Port 6 5 Plugging In 6 5 During Charging 6 5 Stopping Charging 6 5 Charge Port Ligh...

Page 89: ...it WARNING The high voltage system has no user serviceable parts Do not disassemble remove or replace high voltage components cables or connectors High voltage cables are colored orange for easy ident...

Page 90: ...he power outlet then plug in Model S For more information about your Mobile Connector see the Mobile Connector Owner s Manual NOTE Additional adapters can be purchased from Tesla High Power Wall Conne...

Page 91: ...ing the onboard electronics to slow the discharge rate to approximately 4 per month Once this low power consumption mode is active it is important to plug in Model S within two months to avoid Battery...

Page 92: ...nserted charging begins after Model S Engages a latch that holds the connector in place Shifts into Park if it was in any other gear Heats or cools the Battery if needed If the Battery requires heatin...

Page 93: ...60 seconds charging resumes CAUTION Tesla strongly recommends leaving Model S plugged in when not in use This maintains the Battery at the optimum level of charge Charge Port Light White The charge po...

Page 94: ...rt charging as soon as you plug it in as long as you are plugging it in within six hours of the scheduled time If you plug in after six hours Model S does not start charging until the scheduled time o...

Page 95: ...supply see page 6 7 If connected to a 3 phase power supply the available current represents the current per phase and the 3 phase symbol is displayed 4 Estimated increase in driving distance or energy...

Page 96: ...he Exterior 7 12 Cleaning the Interior 7 13 Polishing Touch Up and Body Repair 7 14 Using a Car Cover 7 14 Floor Mats 7 14 Wiper Blades and Washer Jets Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades 7 15 Cleanin...

Page 97: ...y Checks Check the condition and pressure of each tire see page 7 3 Check washer fluid level and top up if necessary see page 7 18 Check that the air conditioning system is operating see page 5 9 CAUT...

Page 98: ...ttaching the tire gauge 5 If you added too much air release air by pressing the metal stem in the center of the valve 6 Recheck the pressure with the tire gauge and adjust if necessary 7 Replace the v...

Page 99: ...soon as possible Do not drive with a punctured tire even if the puncture has not caused the tire to deflate A punctured tire can deflate suddenly at any time Your tubeless tires may not leak when pene...

Page 100: ...tires at the same time If this is not possible replace the tires in pairs both front or both rear When replacing tires always re balance and check the alignment of wheels For the specification of the...

Page 101: ...lerting you of low tire pressure stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure see page 7 3 Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to ov...

Page 102: ...Tire Pressure warning indicator displays frequently contact Tesla to determine if a tire sensor needs to be replaced Tire sensors must be replaced by a Tesla service technician who can perform a brief...

Page 103: ...amage Tire Sealant Canister The tire sealant provided in the Tesla tire repair kit is approved for use with Model S and is designed not to damage the TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors There...

Page 104: ...ith the pressure gauge facing to the side as shown above 9 Turn on the compressor NOTE The pressure gauge initially shows a high pressure while the compressor pushes the sealant into the tire Once the...

Page 105: ...ssure gauge facing to the side where you can read it 5 To add air turn on the compressor and inflate until the desired pressure is reached 6 To release air turn off the compressor then press and hold...

Page 106: ...nt from Tesla Follow these steps to replace the canister in your Tesla tire repair kit 1 Unwrap the clear hose from the compressor This hose is included with the tire repair sealant canister 2 Remove...

Page 107: ...rape or use any abrasive cleaning fluid on glass or mirrored surfaces Cautions for Exterior Cleaning CAUTION Do not use hot water and detergents CAUTION In hot weather do not wash in direct sunlight C...

Page 108: ...ats Wipe spills as soon as possible using a soft cloth moistened with warm water and non detergent soap Wipe gently in a circular motion Then wipe dry using a soft lint free cloth Vacuum the seats as...

Page 109: ...a for a list of approved facilities CAUTION Do not use cutting pastes color restoration compounds or polishes containing harsh abrasives These can scour the surface and permanently damage the paint CA...

Page 110: ...gn the new blade on the wiper arm and slide it toward the hooked end of the arm until it locks into place 4 Place the wiper arms with the blades against the windshield If the problem persists with new...

Page 111: ...the Battery coolant level at the regularly scheduled maintenance intervals To check it yourself park Model S on level ground When Model S is cool remove the maintenance panel see page 7 16 Check the f...

Page 112: ...rks NOTE The brake fluid level drops slightly during normal use as a result of brake pad wear but should not be allowed to drop below the MIN mark Topping Up the Brake Fluid Do not top up your brake f...

Page 113: ...NOTE Some national or local regulations restrict the use of Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs VOCs are commonly used as antifreeze in washer fluid Use a washer fluid with limited VOC content only if it...

Page 114: ...protecting the affected circuit Refer to the label on the inside of the fuse box cover or the fuse tables provided in this section Pull the fuse to remove it A break in the wire inside the fuse indic...

Page 115: ...Outboard rear seat heaters cold weather option 5 15 A Seat heater driver s seat 6 20 A Base audio amplifier 7 15 A Seat heater front passenger seat 8 20 A Premium audio amplifier 9 25 A Sunroof 10 5 A...

Page 116: ...Window lift motor left front 40 5 A Rear door handles 41 10 A Door controls left side 42 30 A Powered liftgate 43 5 A Perm power sensor brake switch 44 5 A Charger charge port 45 20 A Passive entry h...

Page 117: ...rvice if one of these fuses needs to be replaced Fuse Rating Circuit Protected 71 40 A Condenser fan left 72 40 A Condenser fan right 73 40 A Vacuum pump 74 20 A 12V drive rail cabin 75 5 A Power stee...

Page 118: ...rm pads under the Battery 4 Adjust the height and position of the lift arm pads to ensure they are correctly located 5 With assistance raise the lift ensuring the lift arm pads remain in their correct...

Page 119: ...aused by using or installing non approved parts or by performing non approved modifications is not covered by the warranty WARNING Tesla does not accept liability for death personal injury or damage t...

Page 120: ...r 8 4 Dimensions and Weights Exterior Dimensions 8 5 Weights 8 5 Subsystems Motor 8 6 Transmission 8 6 Steering 8 6 Brakes 8 6 Suspension 8 7 Battery 12V 8 7 Battery High Voltage 8 7 Wheels and Tires...

Page 121: ...e following locations The top of the dashboard stamped on a plate that can be seen by looking through the windshield Stamped on the chassis Can be seen by removing the maintenance panel see page 7 16...

Page 122: ...mpromise your safety or damage Model S CAUTION Never load more than 136 kg in the front trunk Doing so can cause damage CAUTION Never store large amounts of liquid in Model S Significant liquid spills...

Page 123: ...he combined weight of cargo and luggage being loaded on the vehicle That weight must not exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 WARNING The front and rear trunks are...

Page 124: ...42 5 in 1080 mm G Ground Clearance air suspension 5 35 in 136 mm H Track Front Track Rear 65 4 in 66 9 in 1 662 mm 1 700 mm Curb Weight assuming the 85 kWh Battery 4 630 lbs 2 100 kg Gross Vehicle We...

Page 125: ...ion Integrated Advanced Stability Control and Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system Calipers Four piston fixed Rotor Diameters ventilated Front 13 98 355 mm Rear 14 37 365...

Page 126: ...ignment values see page 8 8 Type EXIDE U1R370XPW Maintenance free sealed for life Rating 35 amp hr Cold Cranking Amps CCA 320 A Voltage and Polarity 12V negative Type Liquid cooled Lithium ion Li ion...

Page 127: ...instructions on how to jack lift Model S see page 7 23 Location Air Suspension Coil Suspension Front Rear Front Rear Camber 0 75o 0 35o 1 75o 0 35o 53o 0 35o 1 55o 0 35o Camber Split 0 00o 0 20o 0 00...

Page 128: ...n Front Rear P245 35R21 96Y P265 35R21 101Y Tire pressures vary depending on the type of tires fitted on Model S Refer to the tire pressures printed on the Tire and Loading Information label This labe...

Page 129: ...Understanding Tire Markings Laws require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of...

Page 130: ...ire 10 Maximum permissible inflation pressure This pressure should not be used for normal driving 11 U S DOT Tire Identification Number TIN Begins with the letters DOT and indicates that the tire meet...

Page 131: ...al Roadside Assistance Numbers 9 2 Instructions for Transporters Use a Flatbed Only 9 3 Disable Self Leveling air suspension vehi cles only 9 3 Activate Tow Mode 9 3 Connect the Tow Chain 9 3 Pull Ont...

Page 132: ...800 29 027 Bulgaria Toll 31 0 13 799 9504 Croatia Toll 31 0 13 799 9505 Cyprus Toll 31 0 13 799 9506 Czech Republic Toll 31 0 13 799 9507 Denmark Toll 31 0 13 799 9508 Denmark Toll Free 800 71 1024 Es...

Page 133: ...en the door to exit even if you shifted into Neutral To keep Model S in Neutral which disengages the parking brake you must activate tow mode 1 Shift into Park 2 Press the brake pedal then on the touc...

Page 134: ...he towing eye is securely tightened Pull Onto the Trailer and Secure the Wheels Secure wheels using chocks and tie down straps Ensure any metal parts on the tie down straps do not contact painted surf...

Page 135: ...10 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION Disclaimers Vehicle Telematics Data Recorders 10 2 Quality Control 10 2 Reporting Concerns Contacting Tesla 10 3 book book Page 1 Tuesday September 17 2013 12 33 PM...

Page 136: ...wirelessly transmits vehicle information to Tesla on a periodic basis The data is used as described above and helps ensure the proper maintenance of your vehicle Additional Model S features may use yo...

Page 137: ...click the MYTESLA link then enter your login credentials or sign up to get these credentials If you have any questions or concerns about your Model S call Tesla To find the number for your region go...

Page 138: ...a 5 17 phone disconnecting 5 17 phone pairing 5 17 phone unpairing 5 17 body repairs 7 24 body touch up 7 14 brake fluid replacement 7 2 brakes anti lock ABS 4 20 emergency braking 4 20 fluid level 7...

Page 139: ...4 opening interior handles 2 4 unlocking when key does not work 2 5 walk away locking 2 5 drive gear 4 7 drive away locking 2 5 driver profiles creating 4 2 seat adjustment 3 2 seating position 3 2 d...

Page 140: ...Jack mode 5 11 summary of 4 9 tire pressure 7 3 traction control 4 22 instrument panel charging status 6 8 cleaning 7 13 indicator lights 4 9 overview 4 8 power meter 4 21 when car is off 4 8 when dr...

Page 141: ...3 connecting 6 5 disconnecting 6 5 modifications 7 24 motor specifications 8 6 N navigation entering a destination 5 20 overview 5 19 5 20 Neutral gear maintaining 4 7 O odometer on instrument panel 4...

Page 142: ...2 service intervals 7 2 Settings 5 6 shifting gears 4 7 software updates 5 24 specifications 12V battery 8 7 brakes 8 6 dimensions 8 5 exterior 8 5 high voltage Battery 8 7 motor 8 6 steering 8 6 sus...

Page 143: ...9 4 trip information 4 18 trunk front closing 2 10 inside emergency release 2 11 opening 2 10 opening no power 2 11 trunk rear adjust opening height 2 8 child protection locks 2 5 closing 2 8 disablin...

Page 144: ...ld protection 2 7 rear locking 2 7 using key to open 2 7 using the switch 2 7 windshield washer fluid topping up 7 18 windshield washer jets 7 15 windshield washers 4 15 windshield wiper blades replac...

Page 145: ...Tesla Motors Netherlands B V Atlasstraat 7 9 5047 RG Tilburg Netherlands book book Page 2 Tuesday September 17 2013 12 33 PM...

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